Has it ever happened to you that in the middle of the night you woke up feeling that you just could not move? It is dark around, but you feel the presence of someone else … You have a panic fear, you want to scream, but it doesn’t work, perhaps you even notice some auditory or visual hallucinations …
In this article we will try to convince you that in such cases you are not crazy at all. And they faced a phenomenon called sleep paralysis. We will tell you more about it, and you will understand that you should not be afraid of this. Although we know that it is rather scary to survive this, and to observe it in others is even more scary …
So, sleep paralysis is an amazing phenomenon of the human brain that regularly occurs in about 8% of the inhabitants of our planet. It is characterized by the fact that a person loses the ability to contract muscles for some time.
This state can last from a few seconds to several minutes. At this time, a person cannot move and talk, but is fully aware of what is happening to him …
Most often, sleep paralysis begins to manifest itself in adolescence. It can be either hereditary or acquired. Sleep paralysis can be caused by frequent lack of sleep, stress, and a change in daily routine.
There are several ways that can help you get out of this state. For example, you should try to cough or clench your fist.
Sleep paralysis is a consequence of the fact that your brain is already awake, but the body is still in a sleepy state …
This condition is not dangerous to human health. It can only affect sleep.
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Sleep paralysis can occur during any phase of sleep …
During sleep paralysis, some people distinctly hear whispers or feel suffocated, as if someone is sitting on their chest.
As you can see, do not be afraid of this state. You haven't gone crazy and you haven't met aliens. You just need to rest better and try to avoid stressful situations.
